NCSD DIS Mini Conference 2023 Highlights
NCSD DIS Mini Conference 2023 featured updates on Disease Intervention Training Centers, DIS Certification, EPT Initiatives expansion, and innovative practices in Iowa and North Dakota. Presentations covered valuable resources, program overviews, challenges, and outcomes in the field of Disease Intervention Specialists. Information on accessibility needs, technical support, and contact details for inquiries were also provided.
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DIS Mini Conference Hosted by National Coalition of STD Directors (NCSD) January 19, 2023 11 AM EST 4:30 PM EST
Housekeeping Accessibility needs: direct message Marlene Kincaid, NCSD in conference chat Technical support: direct message Michela Shako, NCSD in conference chat Please be mindful of staying on *Mute* in meeting unless speaking Complete slides and recordings available after conference Contact Sonya Khan, Senior Manager of Disease Intervention/DIS at skhan@ncsddc.org for any questions or needs following conference NCSD DIS Mini Conference 2023 2
Disease Intervention Training Centers (DITC) Updates Kathleen Pfohl (NCSD), Frances Rucker-Bannister (CDC), Denise Tafoya (UCSF), Lara Salazar (UCSF) Highlights Current DIS training resources NNDITC NCSD DIS Mini Conference 2023 3
DIS Certification Updates Shantal Johnson, Director of Certification, NBPHE Highlights Overview of DIS Certification Program Tentative timeline Value of DIS Certification NCSD DIS Mini Conference 2023 4
Expanding EPT Initiatives Kaitlin Cafferky (Orange County DOH, NY), Kala Heekin (Essential Access Health), Bianca Clarke (MI DHHS), Kevin Horiszny (Orange County DOH,NY) Highlights: EPT methods, eligibility EPT Emergency Department Pilot Project details, challenges MI DHHS Orange County DOH EPT Initiative: need, barriers, planning and implementation, performance measures NCSD DIS Mini Conference 2023 5
Chalk Talk: Iowa Innovative Locating Tools Annie Rodruck, Iowa Health & Human Services Highlights Case study details, investigation Lessons learned Outcomes NCSD DIS Mini Conference 2023 6
Chalk Talk: North Dakota Perinatal HIV Brenton Nesemeier, North Dakota Department of Health & Human Services Highlights Integrated STI/HIV program Collecting pregnancy status during all STI interviews Reviewing past STI cases during new HIV infections Building relationships with providers so that tests can be ordered quickly and efficiently NCSD DIS Mini Conference 2023 7
MPOX Discussion Wake County DIS MPV Response Alonza Pamplin, Wake County DHHS Highlights Investigation, contact tracing, testing assistance to CD for suspected and confirmed MPV MPV related training and education to outbreak response staff Manage on-call team to support vax registration and incoming questions from the community and area providers Assist with development of inclusive online vax eligibility screening Advocate for equitable distribution of MPV vaccine NCSD DIS Mini Conference 2023 8
COVID Discussion - NY NCSD DIS Mini Conference 2023 9
Collective Care Tiara Johnson, Krystal Bell, Sacramento County Public Health Highlights Top 6 causes of burnout: unfair treatment at work, unmanageable workload, lack or role clarity, lack of communication and support from managers, unreasonable time pressures Collective care definition and benefits (slide 7) Tips and tricks (slide 9) get buy in, choose one, creativity, grace, tailor Elements and Tools, Collective Care (slide 10) Resources (slide 16) NCSD DIS Mini Conference 2023 10
Re-Claiming Wellness: Using Intentional Plans to Address Stress & Burnout Lisa Frederick, Denver Prevention Training Center Highlights Recognizing the relationship between personal well-being and a thriving public heath workforce Multiple dimensions that impact wellness and their relationships to stress and burnout NCSD DIS Mini Conference 2023 11
Breakout Room A: Workforce Development Breakout Room A: Workforce Development Diversity and the DIS Workforce Roselyn Perez (SC) Leveraging Partnerships between DOH Office of Infectious Disease and IHS and Tribal Health Kari Haecker (WA) Leadership and Growth Opportunities for DIS Amal Chamberlain (AZ), Laura Rank (AZ) New Role: Disease Investigator and Disease Intervention Specialist Training Coordinator Treva Palmer (NV) NCSD DIS Mini Conference 2023 12
Diversity in the DIS Workforce as a Tool to Improve Services in the Community (Room A) Roselyn Perez, South Carolina DHEC Highlights Identifying gaps in service delivery for the Tribal and Other Peoples of the Americas (TOPA) and Gullah-Geechee communities Helpful strategies when working with TOPA populations Barriers to providing services to TOPA populations Common gaps in staff cultural knowledge Implications and recommendations NCSD DIS Mini Conference 2023 13
Leveraging Relationships: DIS and Indian/Tribal Health (Room A) Kari Haecker (they/them), WA DOH Highlights Difference between IHS (Indian Health Services) and Tribal Health (638 clinics) How DIS programs can work with Indigenous communities Ways to build relationships between DIS programs and IHS and/or Tribal Health programs NCSD DIS Mini Conference 2023 14
Leadership and Growth Opportunities for DIS (Room A) Growth of DIS through Quality Assurance & Continuing Education Amal Chamberlain, Laura Rank, AZ Dept of Health Services Highlights Adopting leadership and growth opportunities to strengthen skills of DIS staff Quality assurance, continuing education, coaching, designating subject matter experts, engaging DIS in their own training and development NCSD DIS Mini Conference 2023 15
New Role: Disease Investigator and Intervention Specialist Training Coordinator (Room A) Treva Palmer, Southern Nevada Health District Highlights History of DIIS training DIIS Trainer, roles and responsibilities Accomplishments NCSD DIS Mini Conference 2023 16
Breakout Room B: Investigation Tools & Breakout Room B: Investigation Tools & Techniques Techniques Impact of a Digital Investigative Approach on Communicable Disease Investigation Sam To (AZ) Utilizing Motivational Interview Techniques to Engage Cases and Contacts Isabel Moya (AZ) Range of Approaches to Address Rise in Congenital Syphilis: From Prevention to Investigation Karin Schlereth (NY), Laura McKellar (NY) CDPH Congenital Syphilis Quality Assurance Process Prysma Villasenor (CA) NCSD DIS Mini Conference 2023 17
Impact of a Digital Investigative Approach on a Communicable Disease Investigation (Room B) Sam To, Arizona Dept of Health Services Highlights The ADHS ORRDI program provides support and assistance to local HDs by performing case investigation, disease notification, and contact tracing for various morbidities Digital version of COVID-19 case investigation survey and manual outreach attempts Approach has varied from follow-up attempts to the primary means of outreach for certain populations This approach has been a successful complement to traditional disease investigation Shifts manual efforts to higher-priority cases and those needing more time or attention Saves time and cost towards physical investigations Completes investigations quicker Adoption of this approach recommended as an accompaniment to manual COVID-19 outreach; expansion of this approach into COVID-19 contact tracing and case investigation of other morbidities could be beneficial to similar programs NCSD DIS Mini Conference 2023 18
Using Motivational Interview Techniques to Engage Cases and Contacts (Room B) Tatiana Gonzalez, Diane Mendelsohn, Nikki Engels, Isabel Moya, AZ DHS Highlights Interviewing skills, such as empathy, Ask-Tell-Ask, Active Listening, Closing the Loop and maintaining professionalism are vital for phone interviews. Importance of having resources available for Investigators to easily review during interviews or at any point in time. Quality assurance (QA) program is an essential process to help determine areas for education and improvement. Having a standardized scorecard and regular feedback continuously builds and fosters interviewing skills. By aligning with ADHS values we have created positive perceptions of public health in the community by demonstrating empathy, support, and offering resources. NCSD DIS Mini Conference 2023 19
Range of Approaches to Address Rise in Congenital Syphilis: From Prevention to Investigation (Room B) Laura McKellar, Karin Schlereth, Suffolk County Bureau of PH/STD Control Unit Highlights Tools for community mobilization and STI prevention planning CDC s Practical Use of Program Eval - https://www.cdc.gov/std/program/pupestd.htm Engaging stakeholders - https://www.cdc.gov/std/Program/pupestd/Identifying%20and%20Determining%20Stakeholders. pdf Community Toolbox, University of Kansas - https://ctb.ku.edu/en Developing an Effective Evaluation Plan - https://www.cdc.gov/obesity/downloads/cdc- evaluation-workbook-508.pdf NCSD DIS Mini Conference 2023 20
California Department of Health STD Control Branch: Congenital Syphilis Quality Assurance Process (Room B) Prysma Villasenor, CDPH Highlights Purpose of Congenital Syphilis Quality Assurance, participants in CSQA Specific information identified in CSQA Surveillance case classification Maternal data, infant data, rational for case classification Identify areas for public health action: missed opportunities, real-time feedback Using data collected to conduct program evaluation, support grants NCSD DIS Mini Conference 2023 21
Thanks for joining us! For any questions or needs following the conference, please contact Sonya Khan, Senior Manager of Disease Intervention/DIS at skhan@ncsddc.org or Leo Parker, Director of Prevention at lparker@ncsddc.org NCSD DIS Mini Conference 2023 22
